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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed relevant traffic regulatory agencies to implement stringent measures aimed at preventing fuel tanker explosions across the country. The directive comes in response to a tragic tanker explosion in Enugu State on Saturday, which claimed 18 lives and left several others injured.

In a statement issued on Sunday by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu expressed deep condolences to the government and people of Enugu State over the devastating incident. He also called for increased caution and adherence to safety protocols among road users, particularly fuel tanker operators, to prevent similar tragedies in the future.

A Call for Safety and Vigilance

The President emphasized the need for stricter enforcement of traffic regulations to ensure the safety of all road users. “I urge all relevant agencies to take immediate and decisive action to prevent the recurrence of such incidents. Road safety is a collective responsibility, and we must all play our part in safeguarding lives,” President Tinubu stated.

He further advised fuel tanker operators to exercise extreme caution and adhere to safety measures, including proper vehicle maintenance, speed limits, and safe driving practices.

Condolences to Enugu State

President Tinubu extended his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and wished a speedy recovery to those injured in the explosion. “My thoughts and prayers are with the families of the deceased and those receiving medical treatment. May the souls of the departed rest in peace, and may the injured recover swiftly,” he said.

Details of the Incident

The tragic explosion occurred on Saturday at approximately 11 a.m. along the Ugwu-Onyeama section of the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway. According to reports, the fuel tanker lost control and burst into flames, resulting in a massive fire that claimed 18 lives.

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) confirmed the death toll on Sunday, describing the incident as a stark reminder of the dangers posed by unsafe road practices.

A Push for Safer Roads

The Enugu tanker explosion is the latest in a series of similar incidents that have plagued Nigeria in recent years, highlighting the urgent need for improved road safety measures. President Tinubu’s directive signals a renewed commitment to addressing the root causes of such tragedies, including poor road conditions, vehicle overloading, and driver negligence.

As the nation mourns the lives lost in Enugu, stakeholders are calling for comprehensive reforms to enhance road safety and prevent future disasters.

The Bureau Newspaper joins President Tinubu in commiserating with the victims’ families and urges all road users to prioritize safety to protect lives and property.

Source: The Bureau Newspaper

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Let loaded fuel tankers move only at nights..... simple

Good one from mr president. Hope the relevant authorities act to save Nigeria from further tanker explosions

A very tragic incident, a family lost 5 sons on this disaster, may God grant them consolation.
As suggested ny many people, petrol tankers should be restricted to night movements when there are fewer smaller vehicles and pedestrians on the road. Anyone can be caught up in this kind of accident if not checked, imagine you are driving with your family on a traffic jam and suddenly the petrol tanker in your front hits a pothole and falls and spills highly flammable liquid all around your car and is quickly covered in a huge blaze no that you are scooping fuel. May this never be our portion.
Condolences to the families of victims in Dikko Niger State and Enugu State

Lol...does he even know where he is?

These online 30k propagandists are really working hard for their stipends...

Tinubu is somewhere in Tanzania dozing and needing support to be able to walk steadily and you are here telling us about what he doesn not even know....na by mouth to issue structer control on tankers?
Mumu dem

More than 60 people lost their life, not 28 people. I witnessed it.

Tank drivers should be moving at night

Only this year some many lives has lost

This will only worsen police extortion

Darls247:
More than 60 people lost their life, not 28 people. I witnessed it.

That's media ethics bro, they won't reveal all the figures to reduce panic. May their souls rest in peace.

triple996:
even if u order flying tankers, Nigerians will still risk their lives 4 nothing. Imagine seeing a fallen tanker, the first thing to do is to run, flee or stay away as far as possible. But Nigerians will run there to scope "awoof" gasoline.

It always ends in disaster

The Enugu victims were not scooping fuel, they were travellers in their vehicles who didn't even have time to escape as the tanker fell and exploded in a huge blaze

Bamitys:
Nice one tanker accidents are too rampant

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Cashio:
Let loaded fuel tankers move only at nights..... simple

And all trailers and and other articulated vehicles for that matter. their menace on the road is just too much

Most of the tankers on our roads are not roadworthy and they should be restricted on our roads.

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Source: The Bureau Newspaper